Australia’s longest-running First Peoples theatre company, ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, has appointed playwright and director Andrea James as its new Artistic Director and co-CEO, following the departure of Rachael Maza after 18 years at the helm. James, a Yorta Yorta/Gunaikurnai woman, will share the leadership with Executive Director and co-CEO Ping Flynn.

Andrea James and Rachael Maza. Photo © Jacinta Keefe

“Rachael Maza leaves a legacy that has taken ILBIJERRI to the national and international stage with community and cultural integrity at the core,” said James. “In these dangerous times, if ever we’ve needed a company that celebrates Boldness, Blakness and Brilliance in all its full power, it is now.”

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